From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Antoine Griezmann made an impact.
Antoine Griezmann is a highly regarded French professional footballer. He plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga. Griezmann is recognized for his versatility on the field, his intelligence during matches, his offensive capabilities, and his contributions even when not directly involved in scoring plays. He is considered among the best players of his generation.
In 2005, Griezmann impressed scouts from Real Sociedad during a trial with Montpellier, leading to an offer to join their youth academy.
In September 2009, Antoine Griezmann made his competitive debut for Real Sociedad in a Copa del Rey match against Rayo Vallecano. Also in September 2009, he scored his first professional goal against Huesca.
In 2009, Griezmann was called up for Real Sociedad's pre-season campaign and impressed, leading to his selection for the start of the season.
On February 23, 2010, Griezmann was named to the France under-19 team, marking his entry into youth international football.
On April 8, 2010, Antoine Griezmann signed his first professional contract with Real Sociedad, committing to a five-year deal with the club.
In August 2010, Antoine Griezmann made his La Liga debut, marking the fulfillment of a childhood dream.
In September 2010, Griezmann was called up to the France under-20 team, but was later sent home due to injury.
On June 10, 2011, Griezmann was named to the 21-man squad to participate in the U-20 World Cup.
On July 30, 2011, Griezmann made his debut in the U-20 World Cup in a match against Colombia.
On February 27, 2014, Griezmann received his first call-up to the France senior squad.
On 28 July 2014, Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Griezmann, for a fee believed to be close to his €30 million buy-out clause. He signed a six-year contract on 29 July 2014.
In 2014, Antoine Griezmann joined Atlético Madrid for a then-club record of €30 million, marking a significant step in his club career.
In 2014, Griezmann made his senior debut for the French national team, marking his entry into international football at the highest level.
In 2015, Griezmann ended his five-year deal with Real Sociedad after signing his first professional contract with the club on April 8, 2010.
On 23 June 2016, Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético, keeping him at the club until 2021.
After the 2016-17 season, there was speculation that he could leave Atlético for Manchester United, but he extended his contract after learning that Atlético was given a transfer ban.
In June 2017, Antoine Griezmann extended his contract with Atlético Madrid by one year, committing his future to the club.
In June 2018, Griezmann signed a contract extension with Atlético Madrid until 2023, rejecting a move to Barcelona days after the speculation.
In May 2019, Griezmann announced his departure from Atlético Madrid after five seasons, amid strong links to Barcelona.
On July 12, 2019, Barcelona announced the signing of Griezmann. However, Atlético Madrid disputed the deal, claiming the fee paid was too low, leading to a complaint and defacement of Griezmann's plaque.
On August 16, 2019, Griezmann debuted for Barcelona. On August 25, 2019, he scored a brace in his home debut against Real Betis.
In 2019, Griezmann was transferred to Barcelona for €120 million, making him one of the most expensive players in football history.
In January 2020, Griezmann launched the esports organisation, Grizi Esport.
On August 31, 2021, Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid on a one-year loan with an option for another year and a conditional permanent transfer clause.
On October 11, 2021, Grizi Esport announced that the organisation would "Stop momentarily with all of their Esports-related activities."
In 2021, Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid, marking a reunion with his former club.
On 23 June 2016, Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético, keeping him at the club until 2021.
On October 10, 2022, Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with Barcelona to transfer Griezmann for a reported fee of €20 million.
As of December 2022, Grizi Esport had not provided any updates regarding the future of the organization.
At the 2022 World Cup, Griezmann played as a central midfielder as France finished runners-up.
Since the 2022 World Cup, Griezmann has been utilized in a deeper, central midfielder role by France's national team manager, Deschamps.
Griezmann's contract extension signed in June 2018 was set to run until 2023 with Atlético Madrid.
Griezmann's one-year loan back to Atletico Madrid in August 2021 had a conditional permanent transfer clause to be activated by 2023.
In September 2024, Griezmann declared his retirement from international football, marking the end of his career representing his country.
In 2024, Griezmann retired from international football.
Griezmann signed a contract until June 2026 upon his transfer to Atletico Madrid.